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also instalment
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
attended the installment of the new university president
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Recent Examples of installment
Past installments have seen the hippos found a power company, join the space race and tank the stock market.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
With another evening of Coachella weekend one still to come and a whole week to prep for the next instalment, celebrity Coachella fashions still have a lot to say.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2026
The former couple offers a supporting role in Common Goal, the fourth installment in Reid’s series.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
With another evening of Coachella weekend one still to come and a whole week to prep for the next instalment, celebrity Coachella fashions still have a lot to say.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2026
The former couple offers a supporting role in Common Goal, the fourth installment in Reid’s series.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for installment
Noun
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The inauguration was performed by Spain’s King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the 12 months prior to Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, 1,202 immigrants without legal status were arrested in Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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